The Bloody Flag - (California World History Library) by Niklas Frykman (Hardcover)

The Bloody Flag is a groundbreaking historical narrative that uncovers the global legacy of mutiny and revolution on the high seas.

This book takes readers on an epic journey through the Age of Revolution, shedding light on the little-known history of naval seamen who overthrew their captains and fought for radical political change.

With vivid prose, historian Niklas Frykman explores how these acts of defiance gave birth to a distinct form of radical politics that combined the egalitarian culture of north Atlantic maritime communities with revolutionary era constitutional republicanism.

Despite the attempt to build a radical maritime republic failing, the red flag that flew from the masts of mutinous ships has survived to become the most enduring global symbol of class struggle, economic justice, and republican liberty to this day.

The Bloody Flag is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of revolution, political radicalism, or the struggles of working-class people.